- History: Now firmly established as a style classic, Hunter Wellington Boots were originally designed for walking in Scotland's rugged terrain and combating its unpredictable weather. Since then, the reputation of Hunter wellies for performance, durability and outstanding comfort has become legendary. Hunter's most famous welly, the original Green wellington, was made in the winter of 1955. It was the first orthopaedic boot that they made and was launched alongside the Royal Hunter another boot that remains in Hunter's range today. Today, Hunter remains the preferred brand of wellies for those who like to work hard and play hard - there's a great range of Hunter boots to suit welly wearers all over the world - from the Royal Family to festival-goers, working farmers and landed gentry alike.